The folks at Stone Deaf have never shied away from intriguing, boundary-busting effects creations, and today might be their most ambitious yet. The Rise & Shine Fuzz Octave Tremolo not only combines those three effects into one box, it changes the way you will forever hear them moving forward (in the best of ways). Big tones, bold sonic creations, unusual pairings – this pedal has go it all… Elevate your musical...
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We’ve been reviewing and demoing effects units from NUX for over six years now, and they just keep getting better and better. Today, we’re continuing our exploration into their Core Series of pedals (the Tape Core Deluxe was amazing, BTW) as we check out the Verb Core Deluxe, a vast-reaching, wide-ranging ambient powerhouse that brings your favorite reverb sounds up from the depths…let’s dive right in, shall...
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After checking out the newest pedals in the Keeley Electronics’ lineup recently, we’re going to head back a little ways to review a classic 2-in-1 effect from our friends in OKC. Combining two popular Keeley circuits into one pedal, the Parallax Spatial Generator Delay Reverb brings ambience and shoegazing right to your feet. Lots of control parameters and a wide range of tonal options here make sure you can create the...
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After going 3-for-3 on heavy dirt pedals so far from our friends at Asheville Guitar Pedals, we’re moving into our favorite genre for today’s creation: Delay. The Follower Delay is a digital delay with a barebones control system, but one that provides big, bold repeats and beautiful echoes for days. It looks good, it sounds good – what more do you need? The Follower Delay Pedal is the ultimate tool for musicians...
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It’s always exciting when we get to check out new pedals from companies for the first time, and we’re stoked to welcome Artisanal Effects into the mix today. Their Toneshaper Drive EQ Overdrive pedal combines the oomph of an overdrive with the frequency-sculpting of a 6-band EQ, for a well-rounded sound that can fit with ANY setup. There’s a lot of history on this one, so lets hear from the builder about how it came...
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We’ve always loved the effects pedals that Ryan and the Dr. Scientist crew have sent our way over the years, and we’re happy to have another wonderful creation from them for you today. The Sunny Day Delay provides oodles of choices, blending vintage and modern delay tones together in one glorious machine. If this pedal doesn’t brighten up your day and put a smile on your face, you might want to get some help…...
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We’re continuing to dive into the world of Tone City pedals today, with a 2-in-1 that will quench even the most snobbish shoegazer’s thirst for the ultimate ambient effect. The Heavenly Lake Delay Reverb brings two of our favorite effects into the mix, smashes them into one beautifully aqua enclosure and adds a bunch of knobs to twist and turn as we see fit. If you like either of these genres of effects a LITTLE BIT,...
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The folks at Line 6 are no strangers to crafting gorgeous effects, especially when it comes to multi-effects units. Today, we’re going to find out what’s going on with their latest release, the HX ONE, a compact but extremely powerful stereo effect processor that fits right in with any setup or rig. Grab your headphones and put on those reading glasses – we’ve got a lot to get into with this wonderful...
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We’re switching gears a little bit today, bringing you two devices that aren’t technically pedals, but incredible music makers just the same. The Dubreq Stylophone BEAT Drum Machine and GEN X-1 offer affordable ways to showcase your creativity and bring exciting new sounds to life. Plus, two is always better than one, right…?? Let’s see what these fun little units are all about… The Stylophone BEAT is a...
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A good pedal with distortion mixed into some fuzz is always a welcome treat here at Pedal of the Day, and we’ve got a real wicked scorcher for you all today. The Cosmodio Instruments Pet Yeti Distortion Fuzz has elements of both of these musical genres, but with some additional tweakability and sonic prowess. If you like to turn knobs, flip switches and make a beautiful racket, this pedal is just what you’re after…...
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We’re looking at another wonderful pedal from Boss today, kiddos, one that gives you access to a couple of classic circuits and some amp-pushing glory. The BP-1W Waza Craft Booster / Preamp gives you three different boost and preamp tonal options, each with its own characteristics and sounds. This pristine beauty is a boost, overdrive and preamp rolled into one, and we think it sounds pretty amazing… Grab a BP-1W...
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We’ve had the pleasure of demoing a couple of great effects from Supercool Pedals, the ’77 Fuzz Blender and The Thneed Overdrive. Today, we’ve got their latest release, which moves away from the dirt units and gets into something we really love: Modulation. The Zig-Zag Analog Chorus-Vibrato is a classic mod circuit with some modern amenities and gorgeous tone for days…let’s dive into this brand new gem...
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After we got our hands on a GHOST Stereo Effects Processor from ENDORPHIN.ES last month, we couldn’t wait for their next creation to head our way. Well, we’ve got just that for you today: the GOLDEN MASTER Multiband Mastering Processor. Used at the end of your signal chain, it gives everything in your chain a polish, and edge, a sparkle, and with a ton of options and sounds, it’s a unit you didn’t know you...
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Today’s slice of gear doesn’t really make your signal distort, or repeat, or sound extra modulated or weird, but it is an important piece of your sonic puzzle. The B-8 Professional Wireless System from NUX lets you roam freely around the studio, stage or practice spot without losing any signal strength. It also has a couple additions and tricks up its sleeve that we need to talk about, so let’s get right to it…...
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After the wild fuzzy, distorted awesomeness of the Warlow Fuzz Monstrosity from JPTR FX last month, we couldn’t wait to dive into another one of their fantastic creations. Today, we’re stoked to check out the Fernweh Multi Echo Module today, a powerful delay with a ton of knobs, features and sounds to experiment with for years and years. This one also features a secret weapon that will really open up the way you approach...
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We recently had the wonderful chance to check out two new pedals from our friends at Keeley Electronics, the Muse Driver & Noble Screamer, a couple of excellent drives and the first foray into Keeley’s new-look series. Today, we’ve got not one, not two, but THREE more new pedals from Robert and the crew, designed in the same layout and format as the previous two. Ladies and gents, help us welcome to the world the...
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Last month, we had a look at the Konstante Overdrive from Twilight Pulse Audioworks, and we’ve got their next creation for you all today. The Proxima Overdrive Fuzz has simpler controls than its sibling, but features a wide range of dirt tones to explore. Ranging from slightly dirty to a scorching, amp-pushing heater, this seemingly simplistic effect has some surprises in store… The Proxima Overdrive Fuzz is a Mosfet...
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Combining two effects into one box is almost never a bad idea, and that is certainly the case with today’s 2-in-1 masterpiece of a pedal. The Kuro Custom Audio 19 42 Fuzz and Filter takes, well, a fuzz and a filter, and smashes them together, complete with a ton of control options. This big beast is an absolute blast to experiment with – let’s see what it’s all about!! 19 42 is the union of two distinct effects...
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We’ve been working our way through the lineup of effects from Asheville Guitar Pedals recently, and we’re continuing that today with another dirty beast of a pedal. After checking out the 308 Distortion and the Fuzz Driver Distortion, we thought we’d switch it up and look at a distortion pedal 🙂 The Purr Machine is an absolute rocker from the get-go, pushing your amp to the brink with tasty tones, creating wicked rad...
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Today’s pedal is both brand new and not…if that can make any sense. The now-resurrected and much-revered Octave Clang from Death By Audio is BACK, bringing its unique sound along with some new improvements and sonic options to the table. As usual, this DBA unit isn’t for everyone, but it should be, ’cause it is WICKED AWESOME… In the decade since it disappeared, Death By Audio revisited the original Clang...
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Throughout the years, I’ve been fortunate to get my hands on nearly every pedal that Chase Bliss has put out, except one…until today. Much like its rare and elusive namesake, the Condor HiFi Analog Tone Bird has eluded our grasp, but the long wait has finally come to and end. Building on the original version released in 2018, this updated unit has some new features, new design aspects and the “must-have” sound...
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We’re back with a bit of a blast-from-the-past today, with an updated version of a classic circuit that’s been around for over 20 years. The Keeley Electronics Katana Clean Boost has one knob, a couple of functions and miles and miles of gorgeous sound. Want a mirror image of your tone, only louder? This is it. Grab a Katana Boost Exclusive from Sweetwater – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKg6db In addition to increasing...
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Our friends over at Osiamo Music Gear have introduced us to some great pedal companies over the years, and we’ve got another one for you all today! We’re taking a look at the Tone City Big Rumble Overdrive Boost, a 2-in-1 unit that has a bunch of options and some really killer tones, as well as a cool aesthetic that will have folks asking about “that purple pedal on your board.” Let’s jump in and see what...
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The Ampero line of multi effects processors and modelers has always been a joy to review and demo, and we’re stoked to be back at it again today. The latest creation from our friends at Hotone comes in the form of the Ampero II Stage Amp Modeler / Effects Processor, the newest in this series, and I’m pretty sure the most powerful yet. It’s a true wonder how they pack all of the amps, cabs, effects, routing, parameter...
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Well, we did it – today marks the official TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Pedal of the Day!! It’s been quite a ride, and we’ve seen an unbelievable amount of effects over the years…but today, I thought we’d head back to the very beginning, and revisit the one that started it all, one of our favorite pedals ever: the Boss DM-3 Analog Delay. The last analog delay pedal produced by Boss in the ’80s, it has a...
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We’re back in the AVL once again today, keeping it close to home with our buddies down the road, Asheville Guitar Pedals. We checked out their mini 308 Distortion a couple weeks ago, and today we’re looking at the equally powerful Fuzz Driver Distortion. This one has just two control knobs, but the range and gusto trapped in this pedal is unleashed with a serious fury, all while maintaining gorgeous, amp-driving tone. Get...
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It has been a hot minute since we’ve had any gear from our friends at Anasounds in the shop, and we’re excited to jump back in today with an amazing pedal creation from them. The Utopia Deluxe Echo Delay features loads of echo tones, some warm vintage preamp oomph and exploration beyond your wildest dreams. Come along as we check out this amazing machine, won’t you?? The Anasounds Utopia Deluxe was designed for the...
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Dual Pedals are always a good time, right? Dual Reverbs? Now, that’s some fun stuff right there, to be sure. Today’s pedal is the new, limited release Dark Light Dual Reverb from Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and it will make all your ambient dreams and fantasies come true. Combining two OBNE reverb pedals into one enclosure, and adding some new control options, this purple beauty will easily go up against any reverb pedal...
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The folks at MXR have a rich, storied tradition of making wonderful effects pedals, some straightforward and some really wild and out there. Today’s unit, the Joshua Ambient Echo, mixes those two together, creating an inviting and exploratory sonic stew that you’ll want to consume over and over. And over again. Partnering up with our friends at Sweetwater, we’re gonna deep dive into this amazing machine and see just...
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We love a good-sounding overdrive here at Pedal of the Day, and if it has the aesthetics to match, we’ve in pedal heaven. Today’s piece of gear meets both of these requirements with ease, providing a wonderfully warm and inviting drive tone while looking sharp as can be on the finest of pedalboards. Come along on a journey as we explore the gorgeous, tone-shaping, amp-driving Twilight Pulse Audioworks Konstante Overdrive,...
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Multi-effects are never boring, let’s face it – usually loaded with a bunch of different effects and fun presets to explore, you can get lost pretty easily in one of these types of machines. That is an giant understatement when talking about today’s pedal, the ENDORPHIN.ES GHOST Stereo Effects Processor. A collaboration with YouTuber and musical explorer Andrew Huang, this silver gem takes effects, signals, routing,...
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Usually, the pedals we review and demo here make some kind of NOISE, whether it’s delayed notes, powerful distortion, psychedelic phasing or any number of other effect genres. Today, however, the pedal we’re looking at simply helps to determine where your multiple audio signals will actually GO, making it a key piece of gear you may not have known you needed. Come along as we explore the signal-changing, super-routing...
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As many of you may know, the 3 Series of affordable effects from JHS Pedals has been out for a while now…what you might NOT realize is that today we’re taking a look at our FIRST ONE!! The Octave Reverb from this series is based on a well-known and well-loved effect, created by a well-known and well-loved musician and producer (any guesses?), and it sounds amazing. With a minimal design aesthetic and minimal controls,...
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We’re taking a glance at our second effects unit from ALABS Audio today, and are really excited about all that this brand is capable of. The Orbital Pitch Shifter is a stereo digital pedal, offering 9 high-quality modulation effects. These include vibe, chorus, multi-chorus, phaser, filter, rotary, flanger, tremolo, and ring. Lots to get into here, let’s jump right in and see what this green gem is all about… Grab a...
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There are a lot of effects pedals out there shrouded in mystery – vintage units that have little public info about them, pedals only made for a short time, or reclusive builders who keep their secrets, well, secret. The HP-1 Harmonic Percolator is most definitely one of these pedals, a weird fuzzy distortion creation that creates an extremely unique sound. The effect we’re looking at today is a Harmonic Percolator Clone,...
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Here at Pedal of the Day, we love to support small companies, and when they’re local, that makes it even better. Today, we’re diving into the world of Asheville Guitar Pedals, whose newly-opened storefront is just 15 minutes down the road from us. The 308 Distortion is the first effect of theirs we’re checking out, and if it’s any indication, we’re going to enjoy these pedals for a long time to...
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Well, it’s been quite a while since we had a pedal from JPTR FX in the shop, and we are coming back to them today with a VENGEANCE. The Warlow Fuzz Monstrosity takes your favorite elements of classic Big Muff pedals, mixes in some ProCo RAT Distortion flavor and creates a unique, amp-crushing fuzz monster that is waiting to be unleashed. Plus, we got a limited pink color release, so it’s even cooler than you think…...
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Today, we’re heading back into the wonderful world of Keeley Electronics, with one new-ish pedal and one brand new creation, both coming out of the Overdrive camp. The Muse Driver sees Keeley collaborating with guitarist Andy Timmons once again, while the Noble Screamer harkens back to classic, battle-tested drive tones. Each of these pedals have modern options, a wide spectrum of sounds and that superb Keeley build we all know...
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We’re back with another TC Electronics pedal today, and, if you like delay pedals, Back To The Future and combining vintage and modern sounds together, you’ll love the 2290 P Dynamic Digital Delay. A faithful recreation of the original rackmount 2290 Digital Delay from the 1980s, equally suited for adding delay to lead guitar tones and rhythmic patterns that can be used to build up powerful and inspirational walls of...
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It’s time (pun intended) for a look at another delay pedal, which we’re totally fine with, as it’s our favorite effect, hands down. The WEEHBO Guitar Products GENKS Modulated Time Device can be clean, dirty and everything in between, loaded with features and packed with experimental options. If you dig lots of knob turning and bending the space/time continuum, we’re pretty sure you’ll enjoy this amazing...
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Well, we’ve come to the end of the line (for now) as we bring you the last two effects in the current lineup from Rockready Mini Pedals. The FL-1 BDD Flanger and CC-1 Classic Chorus are small, yes, but they will instantly elevate your tone and push your favorite amps. With simple controls and mini enclosures, these pedals fit onto any pedalboard, and into ANY budget… The FL-1 BDD Flanger has a BBD analog circuit and four...
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We’re diving into the world of UAFX from Universal Audio again today, but this one takes a different sort of turn. The OX Stomp Dynamic Speaker Emulator provides you with the ability to mimic just about any speaker cabinet + microphone setup you could think of. With on-board options and easy controls, plus a ton of extras as usual, this unit continues UA’s magnificent run of amazing pedals… Grab an OX Stomp from...
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Multi-effects units are always a blast to explore, and when they’re in Stereo, it’s even more fun. The ALABS Audio Orbital Pitch Shifter is a stereo digital pedal, offering a wide range of pitch-shifting effects, including Pitch Shifter, Octave, Micropitch, Harmonizer, Whammy Sound and more. Other features include Differential True Stereo mode, analog dry-through and two selectable Bypass modes, plus momentary operation...
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Pedal with lots of knobs and switches are fun, plain and simple. Today’s effect has that in droves, bringing usually hidden or unaccessible features right to your fingertips. The CFH Pedals Sculptor+ Fuzz is no ordinary dirt machine, and once we run through what it can do, and you hear how it sounds, you’ll understand just what we mean… The CFH Pedals Sculptor+ Fuzz combines elements of the Fuzz Face and the Muff...
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Look, we know we just demoed the new Silt Harmonic Tube Fuzz from Walrus Audio 2 days ago, ok? However, when a pedal like today’s comes along, there’s really no problem squeezing a second Walrus creation into one week. The Meraki Stereo Analog Delay pushes the very boundaries of analog delay sound AND functionality, with more delay time and modern options to keep you re-inventing your sound for decades to come… Shop...
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The EF-X2 Tape Echo and the EF-P2 Spring Reverb from Echo Fix have been some of our favorite units we’ve reviewed in the last couple years, and we’re excited today to bring you their latest creation. Anointing you with a simple control section, but one that’s filled with gorgeous, vintage-tinged sonic options, this modulation machine is sure to conjure up tonal voices, forgotten sounds and beautiful feelings from...
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We all get excited when there’s a new release from Walrus Audio, as they’ve been at the forefront of effects pedal innovation for well over a decade now. Today, we’re stoked to bring you their latest creation, the Silt Harmonic Tube Fuzz, a powerful pedal that utilizes a real tube to create some unique and punchy fuzz tones. Let’s see what the Walrus crew has to say about their latest masterpiece… Grab a...
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We’re stoked to continue to bring you the ENTIRE lineup of pedals from Rockready Mini Pedals, and we’re continuing with two more excellent mini creations today. The BO-1 Boost and RD-1 Retro Drive are small, yes, but they will instantly elevate your tone and push your favorite amps. With simple controls and mini enclosures, these pedals fit onto any pedalboard, and into ANY budget… The BO-1 boost creates a rich,...
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Sometimes, when you just glance at a pedal, you know you want to investigate more, and find out just what it can do. There’s no better example of this than today’s effect, the GFX-91W Digital Delay from Kodex Audio. Full of sliders, buttons and switches, this one is a delay-lover’s delight: not only is it a blast to experiment with, but it sounds incredible as well… The GFX-91W features a display that shows the...
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We’re finishing our lineup run-through of the first four pedals from Bolt & Forge Analog Audio today. Coming to you from Yakima, Washington, we’re excited to check out the fourth effect they sent over, the Ol’ Ephraim Germanium Sustainer. Mixing fuzz and distortion is new and exciting ways, let’s see what it can do for you… Ol’ Ephraim is a germanium powered fuzz that’s easy to handle but roars...
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